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automation engineer

Automation engineers research, design, and develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process.

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Description

Automation engineers research, design, and develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. They implement technology and reduce, whenever applicable, human input to reach the full potential of industrial robotics. Automation engineers oversee the process and ensure all systems run safely and smoothly.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quality standards maritime law microelectronics marine technology guidance, navigation and control model based system engineering microelectromechanical systems electromechanics firmware CAE software safety engineering

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

set up automotive robot perform test run integrate gender dimension in research use CAM software develop professional network with researchers and scientists apply for research funding install software manage open publications develop product design apply blended learning replace machines promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation test mechatronic units use CAD software manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities teach in academic or vocational contexts install mechatronic equipment write scientific publications maintain robotic equipment install automation components promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society create technical plans define manufacturing quality criteria manage intellectual property rights assemble sensors examine engineering principles draft bill of materials communicate with customers assemble hardware components speak different languages design firmware evaluate research activities program firmware publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience perform resource planning coordinate engineering teams maintain safe engineering watches follow standards for machinery safety conduct research across disciplines assemble mechatronic units write routine reports mentor individuals maintain control systems for automated equipment perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community monitor automated machines build business relationships test sensors

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)